Dramatic Portraits (Classic Reprint)

P. P. Howe

ISBN 10: 1330242831 / ISBN 13: 9781330242834

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an examination of the life and contributions of the famed playwright Sir Arthur Pinero, and the thirty-three plays he produced from the mid-Victorian period up until the mid-1930s. Beginning with his earliest endeavors as a playwright, the text provides a chronicle of Sir Arthur Pinero's distinguished career as a respected dramatist, with detailed analysis of many of his works, from his farcical comedies to his more serious plays, as well as his relationship with theatre critics of the time. The book also provides cultural and historical context, analyzing the relationship between the growth of the theatre and the advancement of his dramatic style. This book will be of great interest not only to fans and scholars of Sir Arthur Pinero, but to theatre enthusiasts and historians alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330242834_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dramatic Portraits (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330242831
• ISBN 13: 9781330242834
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

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Synopsis

Explore the idea, craft, and impact of great dramatists through sharp, perceptive portraits.

This collection analyzes major figures in the English stage, tracing how writers like Pinero, Shaw, Wilde, and Barrie shaped modern theatre with ideas, style, and performance.

The pages blend critical insight with historical context, offering clear summaries of each playwright’s work and the era that formed them. Readers will find thoughtful commentary on how stage conventions, audience expectations, and the drama itself interact to create lasting theatrical moments.

• See how long‑running plays and bold new ideas influenced reception and the evolution of the stage.
• Learn how critics of the period judged craftsmanship, tone, and moral questions in drama.
• Understand the links between a playwright’s philosophy and the way they wrote for the theatre.
• Get a compact view of a pivotal era in English theatre through concise portraits and notable observations.

Ideal for readers of theatre history and fans of classic drama who want a concise, accessible guide to influential dramatists and their work.